Worry is described as one of the most destructive emotions known to man. It is a state
of constant uneasiness and apprehension resulting from how people think about certain
things. It may be about the past, present, or future. It may also be about something real
or just imagined. When left unchecked, worry can have a devastating effect on the
mental well-being of people as well as cause other physical ailments. Experts
recommend that people who are prone to excessive worry need to seek professional
help and go through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). While that may not be out of
place, it is important to get ‘Word Therapy’ as can be seen in the scriptures. Jesus
taught His disciples to not worry and He has His reasons.
Only trust Him!
Firstly, worrying about what to eat, drink, and wear is worthless since we already
already have something superior – life! Life is superior to the things that support it. The
King James Version of the Bible has an emphatic touch to this. “Therefore I say unto
you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for
your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than
raiment?” Life is preceded by a definite article. Jesus said somewhere else that He is
the life! If you have Him, there is nothing else that will not be given in addition.
Secondly, in order of precedence, human beings come before other creations of God. If
the little creatures have their rations, that of man is guaranteed. Only trust Him!